Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jennifer23 from
Great adjustable height for sewingI bought this desk 9 months ago for my tiny sewing room/office, and it has been the perfect solution for me. I'm tall, and I have long thought that I needed a surface a bit higher than my kitchen counter for rotary cutting. Sure enough, when I set this table to a comfortable height I was able to cut much longer without any neck or shoulder pain. It's amazing how as little as a 1/2 inch height change can make all the difference in comfort!
I lower it a little bit to work standing on my laptop or for ironing (I made an appropriate heatproof cover for ironing). I can move it down more for sitting and writing, or more for my laptop, or even more to get my sewing machine bed to the right height for sewing. I used to use a desk, a little adjustable table and my kitchen counter to get close to the right heights for all these activities, and it still wasn't great. I love that I can now do them all in one place.
I have found that if I leave my 35-lb sewing machine sitting on the table with its weight resting more on one leg than the other, the table won't raise smoothly. It will go up an inch or so, then the motor stops, even if you keep holding the button. I have read this complaint in online reviews, and was worried that my desk was a lemon. However, taking the sewing machine off and letting it sit for a hour fixed the problem. I now put the machine away at the end of the day, and haven't had a problem since. My workspace also looks tidier!
I highly recommend this desk to sewers, quilters, and crafters of all sorts. This desk has revolutionized my sewing room. It's an ergonomic dream, and allows me to make the best use of my small space.

Date published: 2017-04-14

Rated 4 out of
5 by
shawn from
Found repairI have wrote a review before for this desk. I had problem with desk tiling and now I found the simple fix. It was caused by nut under leg getting loose, but since desk is very heavy it is not easy. To balance stars I gave bit more than what I think.

Rated 2 out of
5 by
Jamie45 from
Great while it lastedBought this less than a year ago, I'd say 8 months. The motor crapped out and can only move the desk down from now on. Will NOT go up anymore. Right now it is a little lower than I would like. Contacted IKEA, they immediately sent me a motor that still only does the down button. Nothing has been fixed. Contacted them again with no response back after 4 days.

Date published: 2017-08-20

Rated 2 out of
5 by
shawn from
Bad DeskEverything is perfect for this desk however this desk is very unstable. After using for a year, the moving leg part become loose and whole desk move back and forth.

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-It’s easy to keep your desk neat and tidy with the cable management net under the table top.

-Deep table top gives a generous work surface and lets you sit at a comfortable distance from the computer monitor.

Designer thoughts

"When we designed the BEKANT series our goal was to make flexible desk combinations that encourage collaborations, meetings and creativity. The desks come in different sizes and shapes – you can use one alone or combine them to suit your needs. And they’re easy to add onto, or change, any time your needs do. To encourage a healthy work environment, most underframes have a sit and stand function that allows you to vary positions. Also, this series has been tested and approved for professional use, so it’s perfect in all types of offices."

Designers Karl Malmvall and Eva Lilja Löwenhielm

Package Information

People and planet

Table top:Product possible to recycle or use for energy recovery, if available in your community.Sit/stand underframe for table top:Special waste handling may be required. Please contact your local authorities for more information.

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Good to know

This desk has been tested for office use and meets the requirements for safety, durability and stability set forth in the following standards: EN 527-2 and ANSI/BIFMA X5.5.

10-year Limited Warranty. Read about the terms in the Limited Warranty brochure. You can adjust the height of the table top electrically from 22&quot; to 48&quot; to ensure an ergonomic working position. Changing positions between sitting and standing helps you both feel and work better. The veneer surface is durable, stain resistant and easy to keep clean. It’s easy to keep your desk neat and tidy with the cable management net under the table top. Deep table top gives a generous work surface and lets you sit at a comfortable distance from the computer monitor. http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/bekant-desk-sit-stand-black__0252680_PE391414_S4.JPGBEKANT Desk sit/stand, birch veneer, blackhttp://www.ikea.com/ca/en/catalog/products/S49022524/490.225.24IKEA$619.00